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Trademarks, copyrights, patents, AI-generated content ownership, trade secrets, and licensing questions.

AC
Can I copyright code that was mostly written by AI (Copilot/Claude)?
AICodeUser · 16 replies · Last activity: Dec 2, 2025
DF
Received false DMCA takedown — how do I fight it?
DMCAFighter · 8 replies · Last activity: Nov 30, 2025
CA
Do I own the copyright on AI-generated content? Client asking for proof
ContentAgency_J · 14 replies · Last activity: Nov 28, 2025
OD
Competitor copied my UI almost pixel-for-pixel — what can I do?
OriginalDesign · 11 replies · Last activity: Nov 25, 2025
CJ
Client wants full copyright to ChatGPT outputs I generated - do they have a case?
content_creator_jane · 5 replies · Last activity: Nov 22, 2025
TJ
Is a software patent worth $15-20K for an early-stage startup?
TechFounder_Jen · 14 replies · Last activity: Nov 19, 2025
HK
Etsy suspended my shop for trademark infringement - competitor filed fake claim against generic phrase I use
HandmadeJewelry_Kate · 12 replies · Last activity: Nov 14, 2025
TL
Got trademark C&D letter for my app name — how do I respond?
TradmarkLetter · 10 replies · Last activity: Nov 12, 2025
SW
Developer I hired won't assign IP — contract was unclear. Options?
SaaS_Will · 15 replies · Last activity: Nov 3, 2025
CP
Someone launched with a name similar to mine — is this trademark infringement?
ChrisPatel · 19 replies · Last activity: Nov 1, 2025
IP
Got cease and desist from software vendor claiming we over-deployed licenses - what's my exposure?
ITDirector_Paul · 10 replies · Last activity: Oct 30, 2025
PT
When should I file a provisional patent vs. full patent?
PatentThinking · 12 replies · Last activity: Oct 20, 2025
DC
Do I need to register copyright for my code?
DevCopyright · 6 replies · Last activity: Oct 20, 2025
TM
Trademark vs. LLC name — do I need both?
TMquestion · 8 replies · Last activity: Oct 12, 2025
OS
Using open source in commercial product — license compliance basics
OpenSourceDev · 11 replies · Last activity: Sep 28, 2025
IT
Got a software license audit letter from BSA - am I screwed?
ITManagerDan · 11 replies · Last activity: Sep 24, 2025
NF
My business name is similar to existing trademark - different industry, am I safe?
new_founder_denver · 11 replies · Last activity: Aug 22, 2025
PM
Former contractor claiming he owns the code he wrote for us - we never signed IP assignment agreement
panic_mode_founder · 12 replies · Last activity: Mar 27, 2025
FM
Client claims they own code written with GitHub Copilot - do they have a case?
FreelanceDev_Mike · 12 replies · Last activity: Jan 23, 2025